West Michigan Pike Pure Michigan Byway is a designated scenic route in Michigan.
The West Michigan Pike Pure Michigan Byway is a Pure Michigan Byway on the Lower Peninsula of the US state of Michigan that follows several different highways, most notably Interstate 94 (I-94), I-196 and US Highway 31 (US 31) and various business routes from the Indiana state line near New Buffalo to the Ludington area. The routing is also mostly part of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour, although it deviates from that tourist route in a few locations in Berrien County. From south to north, the byway specifically follows: I-94 from the Indiana state line at New Buffalo Township to M-63 in St. Joseph Township; M-63 from I-94 in St. Joseph Township through Benton Harbor to I-196/US 31 in Lake Michigan Beach, including a segment that runs concurrently with Business Loop I-94 (BL I-94) in St. Joseph; I-196/US 31 from M-63 in Lake Michigan Beach to BL I-196 in South Haven Township; BL I-196 froFrom Wikipedia — West Michigan Pike Pure Michigan Byway, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Top locations in Michigan
LakeLake Michigan
Wilderness AreaIsle Royale National Park
WaterfallBridalveil Falls
LakeLake Saint Clair
LakeLake Superior
LakeLake Huron
LighthouseAu Sable Light
Mountain PeakMount Arvon
LakeLake Michigan–Huron
Tips for scenic drive photography
- Drive the route in both directions — the views change completely.
- Plan stops for golden hour at the highest overlooks; use pull-outs, never stop on the roadway.
- Check seasonal closures for high-elevation roads before you go.
- A polarizer cuts windshield-like glare on wet roads and foliage.